Vietnamese Royal Family Descendants and Consul General to Visit Daegu... Spotlight on Korea-Vietnam Cultural Exchange Event

Attendance Expected at KVCC Korea-Vietnam Cultural Exchange Center Opening Ceremony

Adding Symbolic Significance to Private Cultural Diplomacy

The attendance of a descendant of the Vietnamese royal family and the Vietnamese Consul General to Korea at the KVCC Korean-Vietnamese Cultural Exchange Center opening ceremony and special exhibition, to be held in Dalseong-gun, Daegu on June 14, is expected to further enhance the significance of Korean-Vietnamese cultural exchange.

The Bridge of Korean-Vietnamese Culture Blossoming in Daegu: KVCC Opening Ceremony
[Photo by Korean Multicultural Foundation Central Association]

According to the event organizers, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, a descendant of the Nguyen Dynasty who drew significant attention during a visit to Korea last year, will attend the opening ceremony. In addition, the Vietnamese Consul General to Korea will also visit the venue to spend time networking with artists and cultural figures from both countries.

This visit is seen as more than just a congratulatory gesture; it demonstrates Vietnam’s strong interest and high expectations for the launch of a Korean-Vietnamese cultural exchange platform led by the private sector.

The KVCC Korean-Vietnamese Cultural Exchange Center, where the event will take place, is a complex cultural space established to expand exchanges in the fields of culture, art, and education between Korea and Vietnam. The opening will also feature a special exhibition at the Korean-Vietnamese Culture Gallery.

The special exhibition will showcase paintings and sculptural works by artists from both countries, and a variety of programs such as cultural and artistic networking and an open reception are scheduled to take place.

The organizers expect that this event will not only facilitate mutual exchange among artists from both countries, but will also accelerate the development of an international cultural network based in the region.

Vietnam, in particular, is not only a major economic partner for Korea but also a key member of Korea’s multicultural society, making the expansion of cultural exchanges an important pillar in the development of bilateral relations.

A representative of the Korean Multicultural Foundation Central Association stated, “The attendance of Princess Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy and the Vietnamese Consul General to Korea demonstrates that this opening ceremony is more than just a local cultural event—it is a symbolic stage for Korean-Vietnamese friendship and cooperation. We hope that this becomes an opportunity for the people of both countries to grow closer through culture and the arts.”

The opening ceremony for the KVCC Korean-Vietnamese Cultural Exchange Center will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 14 at the Korean-Vietnamese Culture Gallery located in Dalseong-gun, Daegu.

In the 34 years since diplomatic relations were established, Korea and Vietnam have developed a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” ushering in a new era of cultural and people-to-people exchanges beyond the realms of economy and industry.

The direct attendance of both a Vietnamese royal family descendant and the Vietnamese Consul General to Korea at this event is a symbolic moment that underscores the growing importance of grassroots cultural exchanges in fostering diplomatic trust and friendship.

In particular, the fact that such an international cultural event is being held in Daegu, rather than the capital region, is meaningful as it presents a new model of cultural diplomacy in which local communities are connected to the world.

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